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Coaching & Mentoring

Stepping into a leadership role within a statistical office involves navigating complex responsibilities related to governance, mandates, stakeholder expectations, and long-term system development. ORBICAP offers specialised coaching and mentoring tailored to managers and senior leaders working with official statistics and public data systems.

Through confidential one-to-one online sessions, we provide structured guidance on strategic decision-making, statistical governance, and the leadership challenges specific to national statistical systems. The focus is not on generic leadership training, but on supporting leaders in their role as stewards of statistical systems operating within legal, institutional, and political frameworks.

Our coaching and mentoring covers, among other areas:

Governance and strategic leadership of statistical systems
Managing organisational dynamics and institutional roles
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration with government entities, academia, the private sector, and citizen-driven data initiatives
Building effective relationships with users and data providers to ensure relevance, trust, and sustainability
Navigating transitions into new leadership roles and managing system-level responsibilities

ORBICAP connects participants with experienced coaches and mentors from an international network of former and current senior leaders in statistical offices. All mentors have first-hand experience of leading statistical organisations and understand the operational, institutional, and political complexities of the role.

We ensure strict confidentiality and a professional environment that enables open dialogue, reflection, and strategic learning. The coaching relationship provides a trusted space to address concrete challenges, strengthen leadership capacity, and support continuous professional development.

Whether you are seeking strategic guidance, practical advice, or a sounding board for complex decisions, ORBICAP’s coaching and mentoring offer targeted support for leaders responsible for statistical systems.